Fluorite and Simpsonite 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
Not Available
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fluorite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fluorite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.