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Benitoite and Agrellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

Insoluble: HCl
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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.61-3.682.88
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor
perfect [110]

Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa2Si4O10F

Benitoite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Agrellite 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 Benitoite and Agrellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F

Benitoite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.