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Sapphire and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
9  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Sapphire and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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