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Ruby and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite 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   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Ruby and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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