Amber and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Insoluble: HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.61-3.68
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
[10 1 1] poor
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Benitoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.
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