Clinozoisite and Benitoite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.383.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Clinozoisite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinozoisite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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