Benitoite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Benitoite

Serendibite

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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

3.61-3.683.43-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor

None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Benitoite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Benitoite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.