Sapphire and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Sapphire

Sarcopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.033.79-3.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lamellar, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

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Sapphire and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃

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Sapphire and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.