Fluorite and Scolecite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.20-2.23
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Chemical Composition
CaF2
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fluorite and Scolecite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fluorite and Scolecite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.