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Benitoite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Benitoite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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