Citrine and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble: HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
3.61-3.68
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
[10 1 1] poor
Chemical Composition
SiO2
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Citrine and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Benitoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Citrine and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.