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Chalcedony and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.00-3.25   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaF2   

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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.

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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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