Sapphire and Painite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
4.00-4.03
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Sapphire and Painite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sapphire and Painite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.
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