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Shigaite and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.32
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2 O 3

Shigaite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Sapphire chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Shigaite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

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