Uvite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Uvite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.143.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

CaF₂

Uvite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Uvite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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