Chondrodite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.203.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Chondrodite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Chondrodite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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