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Holmquistite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{210} Perfect
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3

Holmquistite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Holmquistite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

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