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Sapphire and Analcime Physical Properties

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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
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.