Alexandrite and Feldspar Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Feldspar

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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

3.69-3.81

2.56-2.75

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

two or three

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Alexandrite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Alexandrite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.