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Benitoite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Benitoite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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