Benitoite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Benitoite

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Insoluble: HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.61-3.682.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Benitoite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Benitoite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.