Benitoite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
None
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu
Benitoite and Copper Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Benitoite and Copper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.