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Moissanite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Al 2 O 3  

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Moissanite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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