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Ruby and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
001   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Ruby and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Ruby and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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