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Beryl and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
4  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
CaF2  

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Beryl and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Beryl and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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