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Sapphire and Iddingsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.5-2.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
{???} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Sapphire and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Sapphire and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.