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Beryllonite
Beryllonite

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Beryllonite and Benitoite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
Insoluble: HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.79-2.873.61-3.68
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
[10 1 1] poor

Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beryllonite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Benitoite 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 Beryllonite and Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beryllonite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.