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Ruby and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Kutnohorite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect on {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Ca(Mn,Mg,Fe)(CO3)2  

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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.

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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.

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