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Alexandrite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Hypersthene and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.45-3.55   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Alexandrite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.

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