Fluorite and Meionite 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
2.78
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
CaF2
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fluorite and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fluorite and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.