Stichtite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Stichtite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.11-2.203.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaF₂

Stichtite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Stichtite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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