Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Fluorite and its properties

 

Gemological Properties of Fluorite

S.No

Description

Fluorite Physical properties / Optical properties

1

Chemical formula

CaF2

2

Crystal system

Cubic

3

Color

Multi color , blue, green, colorless etc

4

Specific gravity

3.18 to 3.31

5

Hardness

4

6

Durability

Poor

7

R.I

1.43

8

Fluoresce

Inert to strong blue

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