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Chalcedony and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaF2

Chalcedony and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Chalcedony and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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