Alexandrite and Jet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
1.19-1.35
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
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Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
2.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
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Alexandrite and Jet Chemical Formula
While comparing Alexandrite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
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Alexandrite and Jet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.