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Alexandrite and Grandidierite 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
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.

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