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Ruby and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.97-3.14  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
{1011} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
9  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Ruby and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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