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Alexandrite and Vivianite 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
2.64-2.70
1.5 Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Alexandrite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.

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