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Clinohedrite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Clinohedrite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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