Alexandrite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Alexandrite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.