Holmquistite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Holmquistite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.95-3.13

3.69-3.81

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

{210} Perfect

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Holmquistite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Holmquistite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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