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Sapphire and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
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Sapphire and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
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Sapphire and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.