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Zinnwaldite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
4  

Chemical Composition
-  
CaF2  

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Zinnwaldite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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