Fluorite and Analcime Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.24-2.29
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Very poor [100]
Chemical Composition
CaF2
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Analcime Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Analcime 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 Fluorite and Analcime chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Analcime Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.