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Alexandrite and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alexandrite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alexandrite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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