Sapphire and Tugtupite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
2.30-2.60
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
{111} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Sapphire and Tugtupite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sapphire and Tugtupite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.
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