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Sapphire and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Sapphire and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Sapphire and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.