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Benitoite and Scorodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Benitoite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Benitoite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

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