Benitoite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
2.00-2.45
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
none
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Benitoite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Benitoite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.