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Ruby and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
5.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ruby and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.

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