Corundum and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
  
3.00-3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
4
  
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.