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Variscite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
4  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
CaF2  

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Variscite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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