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Benitoite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.683.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
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
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Benitoite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Kyanite 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 chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.