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Sapphire and Feldspar 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
3.95-4.03
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
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Sapphire and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
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Sapphire and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.