Sulfur and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Sulfur and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Alexandrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8
• Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

Sulfur and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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