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Sapphire and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Sapphire and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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