Lepidocrocite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

43.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaF₂

Lepidocrocite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Lepidocrocite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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