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Danburite and Benitoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble: HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03
3.61-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Danburite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael 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

Danburite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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