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Sapphire and Blue Beryl Maxixe Physical Properties


Blue Beryl Maxixe 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   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sapphire and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.

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