Epidote and Fluorite Physical Properties

Epidote

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.503.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect and {100} imperfect

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaF₂

Epidote and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Epidote and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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