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Microcline and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaF2  

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Microcline and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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