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Elaeolite

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Elaeolite 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

2.55-2.673.61-3.68
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

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[10 1 1] poor

Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Elaeolite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Elaeolite- Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Elaeolite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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