Fluorite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.