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Benitoite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Benitoite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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