Shooting A Solid Block Of Sapphire - One Of The HARDEST Minerals In THE WORLD!!!

Published on October 4, 2022
Duration: 24:10

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a synthetic sapphire block against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While smaller calibers only scuff the surface, 5.56 NATO causes initial cracking, .308 Win splits the block, and .50 BMG completely shatters it. The video also features demonstrations of the B&T GHM9 Compact and the Q Erector 9 modular suppressor.

Quick Summary

A synthetic sapphire block with a Mohs hardness of 9 was tested against various calibers. While .22 LR and 9mm only scuffed or fragmented on impact, 5.56 NATO caused initial cracking, .308 Win split the block, and .50 BMG completely shattered it.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & B&T GHM9 Intro
  2. 02:11Synthetic Sapphire Block Overview
  3. 03:46.22 LR Ballistic Testing
  4. 06:27Q Erector 9 Suppressor Demo
  5. 11:139mm Ballistic Testing
  6. 14:335.56 NATO Ballistic Testing
  7. 16:02.308 Win Ballistic Testing
  8. 18:28.50 BMG Ballistic Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mohs hardness of the synthetic sapphire block used in the test?

The synthetic sapphire block used in the Demolition Ranch test has a Mohs hardness of 9. This places it among the hardest known minerals, significantly resistant to scratching and abrasion.

Which caliber caused the first visible damage to the sapphire block?

The 5.56 NATO round fired from an AR-15 was the first to cause visible internal cracking within the synthetic sapphire block, indicating the high energy required to fracture the material.

How did the .50 BMG round affect the sapphire block?

The .50 BMG round completely shattered the synthetic sapphire block into numerous sharp shards. Despite the destruction, the material absorbed enough energy to protect the concrete block behind it.

What firearms were featured in the sapphire ballistic testing video?

The video featured a Henry .22 rifle, the B&T GHM9 Compact in 9mm, an AR-15 in 5.56 NATO, an HK MR762 in .308 Win, and a Barrett M107A1 in .50 BMG.

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