Alexandrite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Clinohedrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.28-3.335

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Alexandrite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Alexandrite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.