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Ruby and Jet Physical Properties


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Jet and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
1.19-1.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
9   
2.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Not Available   

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Ruby and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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Ruby and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.

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