Sapphire and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Insoluble: HCl
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
3.61-3.68
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
[10 1 1] poor
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Sapphire and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Benitoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sapphire and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.
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