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Alexandrite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.63-3.79   

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

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Alexandrite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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