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Sapphirine and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58   
4.23   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
{111} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sapphirine and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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Sapphirine and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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