Fluorite and Scapolite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Scapolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.58-2.74

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fluorite and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Fluorite and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.