Sapphire and Apache Tear Physical Properties

Sapphire

Apache Tear

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.03Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

95-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

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Sapphire and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃

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Sapphire and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.