Fluorite and Tremolite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fluorite and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fluorite and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.