Fluorite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.