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Benitoite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Benitoite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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