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Sapphire and Uvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.97-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.