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Tugtupite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Tugtupite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.60   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4   

Chemical Composition
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaF2   

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Tugtupite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Tugtupite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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