Moonstone and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
CaF2
Moonstone and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Moonstone and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.