Fluorite (Cuboctahedron) crystal structure
cubic

Fluorite (Cuboctahedron)

CaF2

Quick Facts

Hardness
4.0
Specific Gravity
3.18
Refractive Index
1.434

Crystal Structure

cubic[m3m]:{100}@1.0 + {111}@1.0
cubic
m3m
{100} {111}

Physical Properties

Crystal Systemcubic
Hardness (Mohs)4.0
Specific Gravity3.18
CleavagePerfect octahedral {111}
FractureSubconchoidal to uneven
LustreVitreous

Optical Properties

Refractive Index1.434
PleochroismNone
Dispersion0.007

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cubic[m3m]:{100}@1.0 + {111}@1.0