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Poldervaartite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3

Poldervaartite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite and Sapphire 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 Poldervaartite and Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Poldervaartite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poldervaartite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poldervaartite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poldervaartite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.