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Ruby and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
9  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Ruby and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Bixbite 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 Ruby and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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