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Ruby and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular 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   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi   

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Ruby and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Ruby and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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