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Sapphire and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

insoluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.033.05-3.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting
Poor on {100}

Mohs Hardness

95
2 10
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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.