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Sapphire and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.032.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
92.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
NaCl

Sapphire and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Sapphire and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.