Chlorastrolite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

Chlorastrolite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite and Star 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 Chlorastrolite and Star Sapphire chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorastrolite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.