Emerald and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble: HCl
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.61-3.68
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
[10 1 1] poor
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Benitoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.
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