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Sapphire and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Sapphire and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.

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