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Thulite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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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

3.13.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

6-74
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CaF2

Thulite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Thulite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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