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Fluorite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

46-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
LiAlSi2O6

Fluorite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Kunzite 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 Fluorite and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Fluorite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.