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Ruby and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite 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   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
9   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Ruby and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.

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