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Ruby and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
9  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Ruby and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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