Sarcopside and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

48.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BeAl ₂ O ₄

Sarcopside and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Sarcopside and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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