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Sapphire and Phlogopite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Tough
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.032.78-2.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
None, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect basal (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
92-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Not Available

Sapphire and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
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Sapphire and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.