Padparadscha and Fluorite Physical Properties

Padparadscha

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

3.95-4.103.00-3.25

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

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaF₂

Padparadscha and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Padparadscha and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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