Orbicular jasper and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Insoluble: HCl
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.61-3.68
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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[10 1 1] poor
  
Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Orbicular jasper and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper and Benitoite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Orbicular jasper and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orbicular jasper and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orbicular jasper and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orbicular jasper is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.