Sapphire and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Sapphire

Shattuckite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.033.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

93.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Birthstones » More

Sapphire Vs Emerald

Sapphire Vs Ruby

Sapphire Vs Opal

» More

More Compare Birthstones

Sapphire and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.