Alexandrite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.81

2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

SiO₂

Alexandrite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Alexandrite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.