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Moissanite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Moissanite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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