Garnet and Benitoite Physical Properties

Garnet

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Garnet and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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