Lazulite and Benitoite Physical Properties

Lazulite

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.173.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lazulite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Lazulite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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