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Feldspar and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
two or three  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Al 2 O 3  

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Feldspar and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Ruby chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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