Alexandrite and Benitoite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alexandrite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Alexandrite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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