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Fluorite and Agate Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fluorite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Agate Opal 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 Fluorite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fluorite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Agate Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Agate Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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