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Wernerite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Wernerite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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