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Ruby and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite 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   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ruby and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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