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Benitoite and Plasma Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

Insoluble: HCl
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.61-3.68-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor
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Mohs Hardness

6-6.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu9(AsO4)2(OH)10

Benitoite and Plasma Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Plasma 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 Plasma chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Plasma- Cu9(AsO4)2(OH)10

Benitoite and Plasma Specific Gravity

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