Benitoite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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
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.