Vishnevite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaF₂

Vishnevite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Vishnevite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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