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Ruby and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.

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