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Sarcopside and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
4  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
CaF2  

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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.

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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.

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