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Sulphur and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Sulphur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
9   

Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Al 2 O 3   

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Sulphur and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Sapphire chemical formula.

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Sulphur and Sapphire Specific Gravity

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

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