Chrysoprase and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble: HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.61-3.68
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
[10 1 1] poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoprase and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Benitoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoprase and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.