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Sapphire and Apophyllite 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
3.95-4.032.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
94.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.