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Bixbite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.97-4.05   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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No true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
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Al 2 O 3   

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Bixbite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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