Alexandrite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.81

3.15-3.21

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

LiAlSi₂O₆

Alexandrite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Alexandrite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.