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Sylvite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
CaF2  

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Sylvite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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