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Sapphire and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.