Sapphire and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sapphire and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sapphire and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.
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