Home
Gemstones


Fluorite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Fluorite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Scorpio

Fluorite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

Gems for Scorpio

Gems for Scorpio


Compare Gems for Scorpio