Fluorite and Pezzottaite 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
2.90-3.14
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Imperfect; basal
Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fluorite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fluorite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.