Hercynite 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
4.39
  
3.00-3.25
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
CaF2
  
Hercynite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Hercynite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.