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Childrenite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Childrenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Childrenite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Childrenite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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