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Benitoite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Benitoite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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