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Ruby and Dolomite Physical Properties


Dolomite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.80-2.95   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3.5-4   

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

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Ruby and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.

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