Alexandrite and Faustite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Faustite

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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

3.69-3.812.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alexandrite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Alexandrite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.