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Umbalite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Umbalite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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