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Beryllonite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Beryllonite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4

Beryllonite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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