Arfvedsonite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3-3.5

3.69-3.81

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [110]

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Arfvedsonite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Arfvedsonite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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