Alexandrite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Tantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.815.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Alexandrite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Tantalite 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 Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Alexandrite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.