Fluorite and Albite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
CaF2
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fluorite and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Albite 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 Fluorite and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fluorite and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.