Angelite and Sapphirine Physical Properties

Angelite

Sapphirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.40-3.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Angelite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Angelite and Sapphirine 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 Angelite and Sapphirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Angelite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Angelite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Angelite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Angelite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.