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Benitoite
Benitoite

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Benitoite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

Insoluble: HCl
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.61-3.682.60-2.64
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor
Absent

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Benitoite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Benitoite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.