Kutnohorite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.12

3.69-3.81

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-4

8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BeAl ₂ O ₄

Kutnohorite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Kutnohorite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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