Aventurine and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Aventurine and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Alexandrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

Aventurine and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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