Benitoite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

Benitoite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Benitoite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.