Holmquistite and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
  
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Fracture
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Cleavage
{210} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
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Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Holmquistite and Kashmir sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Holmquistite and Kashmir 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 Holmquistite and Kashmir sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Holmquistite and Kashmir sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Kashmir sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Kashmir sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is Not Available whereas that of Kashmir sapphire is Not Available.