Sapphire and Povondraite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
3.26
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Sapphire and Povondraite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Sapphire and Povondraite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.
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