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Sogdianite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2 O 3

Sogdianite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Sogdianite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

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