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Chrome-Chalcedony and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Benitoite 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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Benitoite chemical formula.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.

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