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Sapphire and Amblygonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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