Leucophanite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Leucophanite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaF₂

Leucophanite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Leucophanite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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