Fluorite and Spessartine 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
4.12-4.18
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fluorite and Spessartine Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fluorite and Spessartine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.