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Benitoite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[C,H,O]

Benitoite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Benitoite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.