Chlorapatite and Benitoite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.183.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Chlorapatite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite and Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chlorapatite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.