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Sapphire and Adamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Sapphire and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Adamite 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 Sapphire and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Sapphire and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.