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Sapphire and Anhydrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Anhydrite 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 Sapphire and Anhydrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.

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