Fluorite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.