Scorzalite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Scorzalite

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

3.313.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaF₂

Scorzalite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Scorzalite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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