Benitoite and Alexandrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
  
3.69-3.81
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
  
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Benitoite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite and Alexandrite 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 Benitoite and Alexandrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
Benitoite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.