Sapphire and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
2.30-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Perfect on (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
4.5-5
  
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.
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