Benitoite and Lazurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
2.75
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
Imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Benitoite and Lazurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Benitoite and Lazurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.