Sapphire and Rhodizite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.34-3.44
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
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
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.
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