Fluorite and Neptunite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.19-3.23
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{110} good
Chemical Composition
CaF2
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fluorite and Neptunite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fluorite and Neptunite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.