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Fluorite
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Fluorite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.251.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
45.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.