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Ruby and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
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Ruby and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
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Ruby and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.