Fluorite and Periclase Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.7-3.9
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Chemical Composition
CaF2
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fluorite and Periclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fluorite and Periclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.