Anatase and Star Ruby Physical Properties

Anatase

Star Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.973.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Al 2O 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Star 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 Anatase and Star Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Anatase and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.