Sapphire | |
Chemical Formula |
Al2O3 |
Species |
Oxides & Hydroxides |
Crystal System |
Trigonal |
Mohs Scale |
9 |
Specific Gravity |
3.95-4.03 |
Color |
Every color except a shade of red – which is called a ruby – or pinkish-orange (the padparadscha) |
Streak |
white |
Luster |
vitreous |
Refractive Index |
nω=1.768–1.772nε=1.760–1.763,Birefringence 0.008 |
Cleavage |
none |
Fracture |
conchoidal, splintery |
Crystal Habit:massive and granular |