Eudialyte and Fluorite Physical Properties
Solubility
H 2 SO 4
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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
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.