Alexandrite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Riesling Beryl

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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

3.69-3.812.66-2.86

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

Alexandrite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

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Alexandrite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.