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Ruby and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in hot HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.92-3.12   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
[10 1 1] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ruby and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.

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