Alexandrite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Arfvedsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.3-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Perfect on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Alexandrite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

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Alexandrite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.