Benitoite and Selenite Physical Properties

Benitoite

Selenite

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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

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Benitoite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Benitoite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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