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Ruby and Jeremejevite Physical Properties


Jeremejevite 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   
3.28-3.31   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ruby and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.

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