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Kutnohorite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mn,Mg,Fe)(CO3)2  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Kutnohorite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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