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Grossular 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
3.55-3.73
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
none
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Star Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grossular and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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