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Ruby and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Elastic   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Ruby and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.

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