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Apophyllite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Star Sapphire and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
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Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Apophyllite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Star 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 Apophyllite and Star Sapphire chemical formula.

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Apophyllite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.

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