Star Sapphire and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
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HCl soluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
  
3.71
  
Fracture
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Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
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4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Star Sapphire and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Star Sapphire and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Star Sapphire and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Sapphire and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Sapphire and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Sapphire is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.