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Sapphire and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sapphire and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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