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Sussexite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Sussexite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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