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Seraphinite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
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8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Seraphinite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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