Benitoite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Benitoite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Benitoite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.