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Fluorite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.20-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Good/distinct on [210]

Mohs Hardness

45.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.