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Ammolite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Not Available   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
4   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
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BeAl 2 O 4   

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Ammolite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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