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Ruby and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
9  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
KAlSi3O8  

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Ruby and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Ruby and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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