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Alexandrite and Glaucophane 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
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Alexandrite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Alexandrite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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