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Ruby and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.90-4.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ruby and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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Ruby and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.

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