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Arfvedsonite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
9   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
Al 2 O 3   

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Arfvedsonite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Sapphire 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 Arfvedsonite and Sapphire chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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