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Ruby and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
PbWO4  

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Ruby and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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