Star Sapphire and Phenakite Physical Properties

Star Sapphire

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.052.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Star Sapphire and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire and Phenakite 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 Star Sapphire and Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Star Sapphire and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Sapphire and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Sapphire and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Sapphire is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.