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Alexandrite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
6.50-7.00   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Alexandrite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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