Violane and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Violane

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.403.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-68.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Violane and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Violane and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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