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Kashmir sapphire
Kashmir sapphire

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Kashmir sapphire and Albite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
-9999
Al2O3
 
Brittle
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2.60-2.65
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
6-6.5
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kashmir sapphire and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire and Albite 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 Kashmir sapphire and Albite chemical formula.

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Kashmir sapphire and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kashmir sapphire and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kashmir sapphire Vs Albite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kashmir sapphire is whereas that of Albite is .