Fluorite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Carletonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

44-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Fluorite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.