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Montebrasite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
9  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Al 2 O 3  

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Montebrasite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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