Benitoite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
3.21-3.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
Perfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Benitoite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Benitoite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.