Diamond and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Insoluble: HCl
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
3.61-3.68
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
[10 1 1] poor
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Diamond and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Benitoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diamond and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.
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