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Benitoite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
2.15   

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

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Benitoite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.

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