1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.583.00-3.25
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2