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Sapphire and Simpsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
97-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.