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Ruby and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
9  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Ruby and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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