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Corundum and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.053.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
94
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF2

Corundum and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Corundum and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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