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Kashmir sapphire
Kashmir sapphire

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Kashmir sapphire and Legrandite 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 Available3.98-4.04
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available4.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kashmir sapphire and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kashmir sapphire and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kashmir sapphire and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kashmir sapphire and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kashmir sapphire is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.