Mottramite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Mottramite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.93.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

None observed

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

38.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BeAl ₂ O ₄

Mottramite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Mottramite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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