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Anthophyllite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5   
3.95-4.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Anthophyllite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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