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Benitoite and Goshenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.682.60-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6

Benitoite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Benitoite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.