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Benitoite and Titanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

Insoluble: HCl
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.61-3.683.48-3.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO5

Benitoite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

Benitoite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.