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Sapphire and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphire and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphire and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.