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Ruby and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
9  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Ruby and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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