Indicolite and Benitoite Physical Properties

Indicolite

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Indicolite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Indicolite 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 Indicolite and Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Indicolite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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