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Ceylonite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
9  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Al 2 O 3  

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Ceylonite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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