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Benitoite and Blue spinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Benitoite and Blue spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Benitoite and Blue spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Blue spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Blue spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is Not Available whereas that of Blue spinel is Not Available.