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Almandine and Alexandrite 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
3.95-4.303.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
none
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BeAl 2 O 4

Almandine and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine and Alexandrite 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 Almandine and Alexandrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4

Almandine and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.