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Fluorite and Goshenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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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
2.60-2.90
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}
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Be3Al2SiO6

Fluorite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Fluorite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.

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