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Verdite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
1,1 ; 3,2.  

Mohs Hardness
3  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Verdite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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