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Alexandrite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alexandrite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Alexandrite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.

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