Tsavorite and Sapphire Physical Properties

Tsavorite

Sapphire

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.733.95-4.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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None, but may exhibit parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.59

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al ₂ O ₃

Tsavorite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Sapphire chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃

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Tsavorite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

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