Sapphire and Wavellite Physical Properties

Sapphire

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.032.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

93.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sapphire and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.