Benitoite and Color change garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Benitoite and Color change garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite and Color change garnet 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 Color change garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Benitoite and Color change garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Color change garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Color change garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is Not Available whereas that of Color change garnet is Not Available.