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Rhodizite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Rhodizite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.34-3.44  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2 O 3  

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Rhodizite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Rhodizite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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