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Emerald and Fluorite Physical Properties

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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
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaF2

Emerald and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Emerald and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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