Weloganite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Weloganite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.223.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaF₂

Weloganite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Weloganite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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