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Sapphire and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.