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Kyanite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.53-3.653.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4-74
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
CaF2

Kyanite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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

Kyanite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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