Eudialyte and Fluorite Physical Properties

Eudialyte

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

H 2 SO 4

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-3.003.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaF₂

Eudialyte and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Eudialyte and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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