Chrysoprase and Fluorite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

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

2.58-2.643.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

CaF₂

Chrysoprase and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Chrysoprase and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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