Sapphire and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Sapphire

Hypersthene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.033.45-3.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

95-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sapphire and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.