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Benitoite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Benitoite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Benitoite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.