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Sapphire and Gyrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.032.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
92
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Sapphire and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Sapphire and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.