Fluorite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Fluorite

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.69-3.81

1 7.18

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

48.5

2 10

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

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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.