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Fluorite and Benitoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Insoluble: HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.61-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Benitoite chemical formula.

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

Fluorite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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