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Fluorite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  
none  

Mohs Hardness
4  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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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.

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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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