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Ruby and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
3.02
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ruby and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ruby and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.