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Alunite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
9  

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  
Al 2 O 3  

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Alunite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Ruby 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 Alunite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Alunite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.

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