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Sapphire and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.033.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
92
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Sapphire and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Sapphire and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.