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Sapphire and Montebrasite 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
3.95-4.032.98-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
95.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sapphire and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sapphire and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.