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Alexandrite and Anhydrite Physical Properties


Anhydrite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.  
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Alexandrite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.

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