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Alexandrite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Golden Beryl and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.6-2.8   

Fracture
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Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
7.5-8.0   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Alexandrite and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.

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