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Verdite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
3  
4  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
CaF2  

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Verdite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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