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Benitoite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Benitoite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Benitoite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.