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Ruby and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Ruby and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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