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Hayne and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Hayne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.50  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hayne and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hayne 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 Hayne and Benitoite chemical formula.

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Hayne and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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

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