Alexandrite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.811.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Perfect on {10bar10}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Alexandrite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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Alexandrite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.