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Ruby and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite 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   
2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Ruby and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.

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