Alexandrite and Proustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
5.51-5.64
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
Distinct on {10 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Alexandrite and Proustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alexandrite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Alexandrite and Proustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.