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Staurolite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.83.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2 O 3

Staurolite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Staurolite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

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