Benitoite and London blue topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Benitoite and London blue topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite and London blue topaz 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 London blue topaz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Benitoite and London blue topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and London blue topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and London blue topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is Not Available whereas that of London blue topaz is Not Available.