Alexandrite and Andradite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
3.70-4.10
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Alexandrite and Andradite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alexandrite and Andradite 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 Alexandrite and Andradite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Alexandrite and Andradite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.