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Alexandrite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.812.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.