Sapphire and Steatite Physical Properties

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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

3.95-4.032.20-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

9Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Sapphire and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.