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Anglesite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2 O 3  

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Anglesite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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