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Benitoite
Benitoite

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Benitoite and Topazolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

Insoluble: HCl
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.61-3.683.70-4.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor
Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Benitoite and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Benitoite and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.