Calcite and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Insoluble: HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
3.61-3.68
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
[10 1 1] poor
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite and Benitoite 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 Calcite and Benitoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.