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Ruby and Larimar Physical Properties


Larimar and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Ruby and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Larimar 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 Larimar chemical formula.

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Ruby and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.

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