Magnesite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2
Magnesite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Magnesite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.