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Benitoite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.683.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Benitoite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Benitoite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.