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Ruby and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.91-4.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
9  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ruby and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.

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