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Kashmir sapphire
Kashmir sapphire

Arfvedsonite
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Kashmir sapphire and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Kashmir sapphire and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Kashmir sapphire and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kashmir sapphire and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kashmir sapphire and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kashmir sapphire is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.