Alexandrite and Forsterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
3.23-3.26
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6.5-7
  
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)
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.