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Herderite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Herderite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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