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Baddeleyite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Baddeleyite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Benitoite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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

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