Kashmir sapphire and Proustite Physical Properties

Kashmir sapphire

Proustite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.51-5.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kashmir sapphire and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Blue Gemstones

Kashmir sapphire Vs dendritic agate

Kashmir sapphire Vs Mystic topaz

Kashmir sapphire Vs Grossular Garnet

Kashmir sapphire and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kashmir sapphire and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kashmir sapphire and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kashmir sapphire is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.