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Glass and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
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Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
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BeAl 2 O 4   

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Glass and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Glass and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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