Kunzite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Kunzite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.00-3.25

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

2.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

CaF₂

Kunzite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Fluorite 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 Kunzite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Kunzite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.