Cyprine of Berzelius and Fluorite Physical Properties

Cyprine of Berzelius

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

3.25-3.503.00-3.25

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

6-74

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaF₂

Cyprine of Berzelius and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Cyprine of Berzelius and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Cyprine of Berzelius and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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