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Benitoite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Benitoite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.

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