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Ruby and Williamsite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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3.97-4.05
Conchoidal
No true cleavage
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Al 2 O 3
 
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2.51-2.63
Conchoidal
Perfect
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ruby and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Williamsite Specific Gravity

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