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Benitoite
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Benitoite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

Insoluble: HCl
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.61-3.682.2-2.6
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor
None

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Benitoite and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Benitoite and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Cacoxenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Cacoxenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.2-2.6 whereas that of Cacoxenite is 2.2-2.6.