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Rhodolite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  
Al 2 O 3  

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Rhodolite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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