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Alexandrite and Honey Opal Physical Properties


Honey Opal and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
Not Available   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Optical Properties >>
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Alexandrite and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.

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