Chrysoberyl and Fluorite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

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

Mohs Hardness

8.54

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

CaF₂

Chrysoberyl and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Chrysoberyl and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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