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Vanadinite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vanadinite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Benitoite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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

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