Villiaumite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Villiaumite

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

2.793.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaF₂

Villiaumite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Villiaumite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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