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Radiolarite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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
Amber
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
Not Available4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CaF2

Radiolarite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Radiolarite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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