Celestine and Benitoite Physical Properties

Celestine

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.003.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Celestine and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Celestine and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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