Alexandrite and Siderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
3.83-3.89
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
Perfect on {01 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
3.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Alexandrite and Siderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alexandrite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Alexandrite and Siderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.