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Sapphire
Name
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Al₂O₃
Formula
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Variety
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Trigonal
Crystal system
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9
Mohs hardness
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3.95–4.1
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous, Subadamantine
Luster
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None — parting on {0001} and {1011} from lamellar twinning
Cleavage
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R-3c
Space group
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Structural group
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IMA
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Named in
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Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Colorless, Green
Typical colors
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Elements
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