Alexandrite and Grossular Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Grossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alexandrite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Alexandrite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.