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Ceylonite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ceylonite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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