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Ruby and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
None   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ruby and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.

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