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Aventurine and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Aventurine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
7-6.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al 2 O 3   

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Aventurine and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Sapphire chemical formula.

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Aventurine and Sapphire Specific Gravity

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

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