Sapphire and Augelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
2.70-2.75
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sapphire and Augelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sapphire and Augelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.
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