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Alexandrite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.12   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Alexandrite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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