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Ruby and Hollandite Physical Properties


Hollandite 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   
5.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
9   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   

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Ruby and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Hollandite 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 Hollandite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Hollandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.

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