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Ruby and Indicolite Physical Properties


Indicolite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
9  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
(Na,Li)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)4  

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Ruby and Indicolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Indicolite 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 Indicolite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Indicolite Specific Gravity

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

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