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Fluorite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
BeAl 2 O 4

Fluorite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Fluorite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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