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Benitoite and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties


Kashmir sapphire and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Benitoite and Kashmir sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Kashmir sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Kashmir sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Kashmir sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is Not Available whereas that of Kashmir sapphire is Not Available.

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