Star Sapphire and Londonite Physical Properties

Star Sapphire

Londonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.053.34

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Star Sapphire and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Star Sapphire and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Sapphire and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Sapphire and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Sapphire is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.