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Elaeolite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Insoluble: HCl   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67   
3.61-3.68   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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[10 1 1] poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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