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Londonite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Londonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.34  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
9  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Al 2 O 3  

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Londonite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Londonite 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 Londonite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Londonite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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