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Ruby and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
5.00-5.30   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Ruby and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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