Edenite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
  
3.00-3.25
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
Good on (110)
  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  
CaF2
  
Edenite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Edenite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.