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Realgar and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.56  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
9  

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Al 2 O 3  

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Realgar and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Ruby chemical formula.

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Realgar and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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