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Sapphire and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Rossmanite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
3   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
9   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Sapphire and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.

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