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Sapphire and Danburite 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
3.95-4.03
2.97-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.