Pietersite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Pietersite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.00-3.25

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

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CaF₂

Pietersite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Pietersite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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