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Ruby and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.77-3.95  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
9  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Ruby and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Ruby and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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