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Ruby and Gedrite Physical Properties


Gedrite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.15-3.259  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Ruby and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.

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