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Chalcedony and Alexandrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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1.6 Cleavage
Absent
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
BeAl 2 O 4

Chalcedony and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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