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Ruby and Coral Physical Properties


Coral and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.60-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ruby and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

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Ruby and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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