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Benitoite
Benitoite

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Benitoite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Insoluble: HCl
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.61-3.683.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.58.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Benitoite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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

Benitoite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.