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Benitoite
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Benitoite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.683.55-3.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.54-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Benitoite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Benitoite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.