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Alexandrite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Sellaite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.14-3.16   

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

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Perfect on {010} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Alexandrite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.

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