Paraiba and Benitoite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.133.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Benitoite chemical formula.

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

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Paraiba and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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