Alexandrite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Apophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.30-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Perfect on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Alexandrite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.