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Fluorite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Fluorite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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