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Sapphire and Edenite Physical Properties

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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
3.95-4.033.05-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
95-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Sapphire and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Sapphire and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.