Alexandrite and Thaumasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
1.91
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Alexandrite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alexandrite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Alexandrite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.