Benitoite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
3.93-4.73
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
{110} and {111}
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO4
Benitoite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Benitoite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.