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Sapphire and Painite Physical Properties


Painite and Sapphire Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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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