Fluorite and Tanzanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.35
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Chemical Composition
CaF2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Fluorite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Fluorite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.