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Scorzalite and Benitoite Physical Properties

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
3.313.61-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scorzalite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scorzalite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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