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Jacinth and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Jacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jacinth and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Benitoite chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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

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