Phosphophyllite and Ruby Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13
3.97-4.05
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
No true cleavage
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
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.
- Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
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.