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Ruby and Magnetite Physical Properties


Magnetite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
5.2   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
None   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ruby and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.

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