Fluorite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Fluorite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.