Fluorite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.