Fluorite and Andradite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.70-4.10
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
none
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fluorite and Andradite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fluorite and Andradite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.