Alexandrite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

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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

3.69-3.813.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alexandrite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Alexandrite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.