Benitoite Specifications
Benitoite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Benitoite, we provide you with a few prominent Benitoite facts.
The gem is commonly found in California, Chemical composition: BaTiSi3O9, Color: blue or violetish blue, colorless, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Density: 3.60 3.68, Hardness: 6 6.5, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: San Benito Country, Refractive index: 1.76 1.80, USA, USA, USA. Very rare collectors stone. Found only in San Benito County and with specimens over 2 ct. being extremely rare..Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Benitoite. It is mainly composed of BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.