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Ruby and Cassiterite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
3.97-4.05
Conchoidal
No true cleavage
9
Al 2 O 3
 
Brittle
insoluble
-
6.86-7.03
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
6-7
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ruby and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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