Fluorite and Hyalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
Not Available
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaF2
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fluorite and Hyalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fluorite and Hyalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.