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Sapphire and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
3.63-3.9   

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

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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