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Williamsite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
4  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaF2  

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Williamsite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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