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Lawsonite and Benitoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble: HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.61-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Benitoite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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