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Ruby and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite 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   
1.58-1.60   

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

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
9   
2   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ruby and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.

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