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Hiddenite 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
3.15-3.21
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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