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Alexandrite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Alexandrite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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