Schultenite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.073.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaF₂

Schultenite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Schultenite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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