Benitoite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Benitoite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Benitoite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.