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Legrandite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Legrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Legrandite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Legrandite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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