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Alexandrite

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Alexandrite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

8.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
PbWO4

Alexandrite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4

Alexandrite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.