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Fluorite and Chrysocolla 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
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Fluorite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Fluorite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.

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