Alexandrite and Sonolite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Sonolite

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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

3.69-3.813.82-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Alexandrite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Alexandrite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.