Alexandrite and Linarite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.815.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alexandrite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Alexandrite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.