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Alexandrite and Pezzottaite 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
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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