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Kashmir sapphire
Kashmir sapphire

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Kashmir sapphire and Sillimanite 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
 
Tough
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3.20-3.26
Splintery
{010} perfect
6-7.5
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kashmir sapphire and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Kashmir sapphire and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

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