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Ruby and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Effervesces in cold  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
4-4.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect on {100} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
4  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2  

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Ruby and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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