Fluorite and Norbergite 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
3.177
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
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Fluorite and Norbergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Norbergite 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 Norbergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Norbergite- Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Fluorite and Norbergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.