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Fluorite and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.05-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Fluorite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Fluorite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.