Benitoite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Benitoite

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Insoluble: HCl

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.61-3.683.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.54

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Benitoite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Benitoite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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