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Benitoite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
10   

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
C   

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Benitoite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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