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Ruby and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Ruby and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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