Sapphire and Demantoid Physical Properties

Sapphire

Demantoid

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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

3.95-4.033.77-3.95

1 7.18

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

96.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sapphire and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.