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Fluorite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  

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Fluorite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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