Alexandrite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.56-2.62
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Alexandrite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Alexandrite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Alexandrite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.