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Eilat stone
Eilat stone

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Eilat stone and Fluorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

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Specific Gravity

-99993.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

-99994
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu3(PO4)(OH)3
CaF2

Eilat stone and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eilat stone 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 Eilat stone and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eilat stone- Cu3(PO4)(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Eilat stone and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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