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Kyanite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble: HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.61-3.68   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
[10 1 1] poor   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Kyanite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Benitoite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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

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