Fluorite and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
6.50-7.00
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
CaF2
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fluorite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fluorite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.