Fluorite and Muscovite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on the {001}
Chemical Composition
CaF2
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fluorite and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fluorite and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.