Sarcopside and Fluorite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaF₂

Sarcopside and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Sarcopside and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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