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Benitoite and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.683.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Benitoite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Benitoite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.