Sapphire and Sogdianite Physical Properties

Sapphire

Sogdianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.032.77-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

{0001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sapphire and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.