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Phosphophyllite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2 O 3  

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Phosphophyllite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Ruby 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 Phosphophyllite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.

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