Emerald and Fluorite Physical Properties

Emerald

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Hard

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.783.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

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

Mohs Hardness

7.5-84

2 10

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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

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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.