Sapphire and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
3.63-3.79
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
3.5
  
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.
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