Hematite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF2
Hematite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Hematite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.