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Sapphire and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.