Fluorite and Dioptase Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.25-3.35
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect in three directions
Chemical Composition
CaF2
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Dioptase Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Dioptase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.