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Moldavite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Al 2 O 3  

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Moldavite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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