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Ruby and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Padparadscha and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.95-4.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
No true cleavage   
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Mohs Hardness
9   
9   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ruby and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

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Ruby and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.

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