Benitoite and Anhydrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Benitoite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Benitoite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.