Fluorite and Milarite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.52-2.60
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
CaF2
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Milarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Milarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.