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Alexandrite and Goethite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.814.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alexandrite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alexandrite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.