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Arfvedsonite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
9  

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2  
Al 2 O 3  

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Arfvedsonite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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