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Alexandrite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

8.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
FeAs

Alexandrite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Alexandrite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.