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Hiddenite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
9  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Al 2 O 3  

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Hiddenite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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