Fluorite and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
  
2.98-3.03
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
CaF2
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Fluorite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fluorite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.