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Sapphire and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CaF2

Sapphire and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Sapphire and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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