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Pyrrhotite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
3.95-4.10   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Absent   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Pyrrhotite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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