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Stolzite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
9   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2 O 3   

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Stolzite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Sapphire chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

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

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