Heliodor and Fluorite Physical Properties

Heliodor

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaF₂

Heliodor and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor and Fluorite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Heliodor and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Heliodor and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliodor and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliodor and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliodor is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.