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Benitoite and Verdite Physical Properties


Verdite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
2.80-3.0   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   

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Benitoite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.

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