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Sapphire and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphire and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphire and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.