Kunzite and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble: HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.61-3.68
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
[10 1 1] poor
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.