Diamond and Star Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
3.90-4.05
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Diamond and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Star Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Diamond and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.
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