Fluorite and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.42-2.52
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fluorite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fluorite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.