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Coral and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Coral Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.70   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Coral and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Coral and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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