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Ruby and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.06   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
9   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Ruby and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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