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Ceylonite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ceylonite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Benitoite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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

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