Benitoite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
3.95-4.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
None, but may exhibit parting
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Benitoite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Benitoite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.