Cymophane and Fluorite Physical Properties

Cymophane

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaF₂

Cymophane and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Cymophane and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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