Pyrrhotite and Star Ruby Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
  
3.95-4.10
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
  
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Chemical Composition
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Al 2O 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.