Kashmir sapphire and Strontianite Physical Properties

Kashmir sapphire

Strontianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kashmir sapphire and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Kashmir sapphire and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kashmir sapphire and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kashmir sapphire and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kashmir sapphire is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.