Benitoite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Benitoite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Insoluble: HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.61-3.682.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Benitoite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Benitoite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.