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Benitoite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Benitoite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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