Fluorite and Boracite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.95-2.96
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Boracite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Boracite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.