Rhodolite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.843.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.54

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

CaF₂

Rhodolite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Rhodolite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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