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Ruby and Cymophane Physical Properties


Cymophane 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   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
9   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Ruby and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

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Ruby and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.

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