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Sapphire and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.033.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
98.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
BeAl 2 O 4

Sapphire and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Sapphire and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.