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Austinite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Austinite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Benitoite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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

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