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Ruby and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite 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   
3.06-3.19   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
9   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ruby and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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