Tourmaline and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble: HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.61-3.68
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct
[10 1 1] poor
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tourmaline and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline and Benitoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tourmaline and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.