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Diaspore and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
3.97-4.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   
No true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
9   

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Al 2 O 3   

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Diaspore and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Ruby chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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