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Ruby and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite 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   
4.28-4.42   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Ruby and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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