Alexandrite and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.98-2.99
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Gems
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
(010) Distinct to good
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Alexandrite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alexandrite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Alexandrite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.