Sapphire and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Sapphire

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.032.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

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Sapphire and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃

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Sapphire and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

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