Alexandrite and Black Opal Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Black Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.811.97-2.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Alexandrite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.