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Muscovite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Muscovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Muscovite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Star 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 Muscovite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Muscovite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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