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Sapphire and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
1.993   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
9   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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