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Sapphire and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.033.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
96.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.