Alexandrite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Alexandrite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Alexandrite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.