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Alexandrite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Alexandrite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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