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Zincite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
4  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaF2  

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Zincite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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