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Alexandrite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

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
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alexandrite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alexandrite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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