Anyolite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Anyolite

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.503.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indiscernible

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

Mohs Hardness

6-74

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ruby Zoisite: (Ca,Na)(Al,Mg,Fe)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4

CaF₂

Anyolite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anyolite 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 Anyolite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anyolite- Ruby Zoisite: (Ca,Na)(Al,Mg,Fe)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Anyolite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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