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Benitoite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Benitoite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur 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 Sulfur Specific Gravity

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