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Fluorite and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.49-3.57
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Fluorite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Fluorite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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