Alexandrite and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6.5-7
  
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
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.