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Anorthoclase and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Anorthoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Anorthoclase and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Anorthoclase and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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