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Sapphirine and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.583.62-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.58-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphirine and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine and Musgravite 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 Sapphirine and Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphirine and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.