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Sapphire and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.06-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sapphire and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sapphire and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.