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Alexandrite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Alexandrite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.

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