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Emerald and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
4  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
CaF2  

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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.

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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.

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