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Opal and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
Brittle  

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

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
CaF2  

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Opal and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Opal and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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