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Grandidierite and Star Ruby Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grandidierite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grandidierite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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