Fluorite and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Good [110] and [021]
Chemical Composition
CaF2
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.