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Sapphire and Strontianite 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
3.95-4.033.63-3.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
93.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sapphire and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sapphire and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.