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Alexandrite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.20-3.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Alexandrite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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