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Clintonite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
3.95-4.10   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Clintonite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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