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Alexandrite and Coral Physical Properties

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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
3.69-3.812.60-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.