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Zircon and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Zircon and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

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

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