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Sapphire and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
9   
10   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
C   

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Sapphire and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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