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Moonstone and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
Al 2 O 3  

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Moonstone and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Ruby chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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