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Benitoite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Benitoite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.