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Beudantite
Beudantite

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Beudantite and Benitoite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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Insoluble: HCl

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.483.61-3.68
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

distinct; good on {0001}
[10 1 1] poor

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beudantite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beudantite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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