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Sapphire and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sapphire and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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