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Amber and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Amber and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Amber and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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