Prase and Benitoite Physical Properties

Prase

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.693.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Prase and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prase and Benitoite Specific Gravity

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