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Sapphire and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sapphire and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.

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