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Fluorite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.53-3.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Splintery

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

Mohs Hardness

44-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Al2SiO5

Fluorite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5

Fluorite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.