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Pollucite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pollucite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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