Thaumasite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.91
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Indistinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2
Thaumasite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Thaumasite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thaumasite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thaumasite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thaumasite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.