Alexandrite and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
Good [110] and [021]
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Alexandrite and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alexandrite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Alexandrite and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.