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Ruby and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite 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   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Ruby and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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