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Sellaite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2 O 3   

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Sellaite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Sapphire 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 Sellaite and Sapphire chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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