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Hydrogrossular and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
1,1 ; 3,2.  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Hydrogrossular and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Hydrogrossular and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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