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Sapphire and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
2.67-2.73   

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

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sapphire and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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