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Sapphire and Fayalite Physical Properties

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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
3.95-4.034.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
96.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphire and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphire and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.