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Alexandrite and Neptunite Physical Properties


Neptunite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.19-3.23   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
{110} good   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Alexandrite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.

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