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Fluorite and Hambergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
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
2.33-2.37
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
4
7.5
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.

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.

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