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Sapphirine and Feldspar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6-6.5
1.8 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 Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sapphirine and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.