Alexandrite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Heliodor Golden Beryl

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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

2.68-2.72

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Alexandrite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Heliodor 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Alexandrite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.