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Rossmanite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
None   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Rossmanite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Rossmanite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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