Sapphire and Periclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
3.7-3.9
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sapphire and Periclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sapphire and Periclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.
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