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Staurolite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Staurolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2 O 3   

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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.

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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.

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