Sapphire and Rhodizite Physical Properties

Sapphire

Rhodizite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.033.34-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

98-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sapphire and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.