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Williamsite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
49
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3

Williamsite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Williamsite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

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