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Kunzite and Benitoite Physical Properties

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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
3.15-3.213.61-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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