Hambergite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.373.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Hambergite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Fluorite 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 Hambergite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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

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Hambergite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.