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Ruby

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Ruby and Microcline Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
3.97-4.05
Conchoidal
No true cleavage
9
Al 2 O 3
 
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-
2.55-2.63
Uneven
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
6-6.5
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ruby and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Ruby and Microcline Specific Gravity

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