Ruby and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

Ruby

Calcite Satin Spar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

9Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ruby and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.