Garnet and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Indistinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CaF2
Garnet and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Fluorite 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 Garnet and Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Garnet and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.