Schorlomite 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
3.77-3.93
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
None
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2
Schorlomite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Schorlomite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.