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Ruby and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Ruby and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.

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