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Star Sapphire and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.054.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Star Sapphire and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire and Adamite 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 Star Sapphire and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Star Sapphire and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Sapphire and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Sapphire and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Sapphire is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.