Sapphire and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Sapphire

Phosphophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.033.07-3.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

93-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphire and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sapphire and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.