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