Grandidierite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Grandidierite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.85-3.003.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Grandidierite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Grandidierite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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