Aventurine and Fluorite Physical Properties

Aventurine

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.693.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-6.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

CaF₂

Aventurine and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Aventurine and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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