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Sapphire and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sapphire and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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