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Sapphire and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.56-2.62
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphire and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphire and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.