Agate and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble: HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
3.61-3.68
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
[10 1 1] poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Agate and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Benitoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Agate and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.