Alexandrite and Herderite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Herderite

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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

3.69-3.812.90-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Indistinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Alexandrite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.