Sapphire and Weloganite Physical Properties

Sapphire

Weloganite

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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

3.95-4.033.20-3.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

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Sapphire and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃

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Sapphire and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.