Fluorite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.66-2.86
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Fluorite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Fluorite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.