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Sapphire and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.