Alexandrite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.32-2.38
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
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Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Alexandrite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alexandrite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Alexandrite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.