Sulphur and Fluorite Physical Properties

Sulphur

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.05-2.083.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

CaF₂

Sulphur and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Sulphur and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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