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Sapphire and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.033.50-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
96
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Aegirine 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 Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.