Alexandrite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Moss Agate

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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

3.69-3.812.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Alexandrite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Alexandrite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.