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Fluorite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Tough
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
3.20-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
6-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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