Gaspeite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
3.95-4.03
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Gaspeite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Gaspeite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.