Benitoite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Benitoite

Catapleiite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Insoluble: HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.61-3.682.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Benitoite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Catapleiite 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 Benitoite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Benitoite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.