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Shigaite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.00-3.25   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaF2   

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Shigaite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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