Home
×

Fluorite
Fluorite

Kyanite
Kyanite



ADD
Compare
X
Fluorite
X
Kyanite

Fluorite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Not Available

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
  • >

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.

Let Others Know
×