Jadeite 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
3.28-3.38
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Good on [110]
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2
Jadeite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Jadeite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.