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Tanzanite 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
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.353.61-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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