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Spodumene and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Spodumene and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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