Home
×

Fluorite
Fluorite

Kutnohorite
Kutnohorite



ADD
Compare
X
Fluorite
X
Kutnohorite

Fluorite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Not Available

Fluorite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • >

Fluorite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.

Let Others Know
×