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Sapphire and Umbalite Physical Properties

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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
3.95-4.03
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.