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Musgravite and Benitoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble: HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.683.61-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Musgravite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Musgravite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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