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Alexandrite and Musgravite Physical Properties

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
3.69-3.81
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.