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Benitoite and Linarite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.685.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Benitoite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Benitoite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.