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Star Sapphire and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Chiastolite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
3.00-3.15   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   

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Star Sapphire and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

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Star Sapphire and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Sapphire and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Sapphire and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Sapphire is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.

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