Herderite 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
2.90-3.02
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2
Herderite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Herderite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.