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Serendibite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.43-3.443.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None Observed
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-74
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2

Serendibite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Serendibite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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