Home
×

Sapphire
Sapphire

Chondrodite
Chondrodite



ADD
Compare
X
Sapphire
X
Chondrodite

Sapphire and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.