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Nephrite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Splintery, Granular  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
CaF2  

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Nephrite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite 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 Nephrite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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