Fluorite and Humite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.20-3.32
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Poor
Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fluorite and Humite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fluorite and Humite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.