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Trinitite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Trinitite Physical Properties


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
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3.00-3.25   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
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4   

Chemical Composition
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CaF2   

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Trinitite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Trinitite 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 Trinitite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Trinitite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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