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Tanzanite and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CaF2

Tanzanite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Tanzanite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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