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Benitoite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Benitoite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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