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Fibrolite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Fibrolite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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