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Chlorite group and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Lamellar   
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Cleavage
Perfect 001   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
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BeAl 2 O 4   

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Chlorite group and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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