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Alexandrite and Tavorite Physical Properties

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
3.69-3.81
3.32
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Alexandrite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Alexandrite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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