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Omphacite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Omphacite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite 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 Omphacite and Benitoite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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

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