Benitoite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Benitoite

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Insoluble: HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.61-3.683.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Benitoite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Benitoite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.