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Alexandrite and Uvite Physical Properties

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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
2.97-3.14
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Alexandrite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Alexandrite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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