Benitoite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Benitoite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Insoluble: HCl

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.61-3.683.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Benitoite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Benitoite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.