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Thaumasite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.91   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Thaumasite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Thaumasite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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