Alexandrite and Magnetite Physical Properties

Alexandrite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
• Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.