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Poldervaartite and Ruby Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
3.97-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3

Poldervaartite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Poldervaartite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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