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Beryl and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Beryl and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Beryl and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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