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Ruby and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
6.13  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ruby and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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