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Jacinth and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Jacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
CaF2  

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Jacinth and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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