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Alexandrite and Humite Physical Properties


Humite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.20-3.32   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Alexandrite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.

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