Sapphire and Legrandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
3.98-4.04
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Imperfect, poor one {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Sapphire and Legrandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sapphire and Legrandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.
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