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Benitoite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Benitoite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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