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Tinzenite and Benitoite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.355-3.433
Uneven
{???} Good, {???} Good
-9999
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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Insoluble: HCl
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3.61-3.68
Conchoidal
[10 1 1] poor
6-6.5
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tinzenite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Benitoite chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tinzenite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tinzenite Vs Benitoite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tinzenite is whereas that of Benitoite is .