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Ruby and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
6.46-6.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Good [110] and [021]  

Mohs Hardness
9  
3-3.5  

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

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Ruby and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.

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