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Quartz and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
CaF2  

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Quartz and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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