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Benitoite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
3.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Benitoite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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