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Ruby and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Hodgkinsonite 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   
4.06-4.08   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
9   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ruby and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.

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