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Sapphirine and Cyprine of Berzelius Physical Properties


Cyprine of Berzelius and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Sapphirine and Cyprine of Berzelius Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine and Cyprine of Berzelius 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 Sapphirine and Cyprine of Berzelius chemical formula.

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Sapphirine and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Cyprine of Berzelius Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Cyprine of Berzelius is 3.25-3.50.

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