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Ruby and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Ruby and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Ruby and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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