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Sapphire and Violane 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
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.