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Mimetite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
7.10  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2 O 3  

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Mimetite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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