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Lavrovite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Lavrovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2(Fe2+,Mg)4Si7AlO22(OH)2  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Lavrovite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Lavrovite 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 Lavrovite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Lavrovite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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