Fluorite and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.06-3.25
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fluorite and Childrenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fluorite and Childrenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.