Plasma and Sapphirine Physical Properties

Plasma

Sapphirine

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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 Available3.40-3.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Plasma and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Plasma and Sapphirine 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 Plasma and Sapphirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Plasma and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plasma and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plasma and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plasma is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.