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Ruby and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Sogdianite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.77-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
{0001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
9  
7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Ruby and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.

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